Surf Forecasts:
Jones Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jones Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Jones Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jones Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jones Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the full picture for the next couple of weeks. Let's be straight with each other, this is a lean spell. We're looking at a long stretch of small, messy conditions for the most part, with just a little window of something rideable right at the end.
We kick things off with some clean air, but the ocean is basically flat. The vibe right now is a slow, quiet one. For the first nine days, into the middle of the month, the swell energy is weak, often under 100 on the scale, and the wave quality is just poor surf. The water's sitting at a mild 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but with the lack of waves, you're not missing much.
There's only one spot to really talk about, and even it's a long shot.
Jones Beach (2nd-17th September)
This is your classic beginner-friendly beach break; it's exposed to swell, but it's inconsistent with crowds that are often a thing. The setup is very exposed to a southerly swell, but the swell period is typically low, under 8 seconds, which means weak, windswell lines with not a lot of push. The combined energy for the first week bounces around the weak 60s and 80s for most of the period.
The one possible highlight is on Saturday the 12th, into Sunday the 13th. The swell tries to push up to 4ft on Friday the 11th, but the energy is still low (90-104). The real bump hits Saturday afternoon with 6ft from the east but the wind goes cross-on. That clean-up comes Sunday morning the 13th, with a 3ft east-southeasterly swell and *glassy* winds. The energy at that point is 107, which is moderate. After that long wait, a glassy morning with clean 3ft surf is the best this window offers.
For the rest of the period, it's mostly onshore winds, chop, and tiny swell. It's not really paddle-worthy to be honest.
So here's the bottom line: if you're desperate for a session and have a longboard, the Sunday the 13th is your only shot. Otherwise, hold tight. Forecasts can change, but right now she's a desert out there.
Keep your stick handy,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 58 | 50 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | off | off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:32AM1.59m | 00:05AM1.32m | 12:29PM1.58m | 1:07AM1.27m | 1:31PM1.56m | 2:13AM1.24m | 2:38PM1.55m | 3:23AM1.26m | 3:48PM1.57m | 4:33AM1.32m | 4:56PM1.62m | 5:37AM1.42m | 5:56PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.18m | 5:57AM0.13m | 7:08PM0.24m | 6:59AM0.20m | 8:26PM0.25m | 8:19AM0.23m | 9:39PM0.20m | 9:36AM0.20m | 10:42PM0.12m | 10:42AM0.13m | 11:37PM0.03m | 11:41AM0.05m | 00:28AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 58 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 45 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | ESE 8 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | E 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 54 | 37 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 14 | 2 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 502 | 938 | 105 | 89 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 142 | 763 | 107 | 10 | 327 | 307 | 87 | 953 | 347 | 109 | 45 | 36 | 452 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jones Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jones Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jones Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jones Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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